History

Little yellow engine still going after 62 years

Freelance writer Yvonne Cunningham shares this story about one of the 1950s era engines still hauling cane on Bundaberg Region tracks.

End of an era for the Federal Backpackers Hostel

Demolition of the Federal Backpackers Hostel will be finalised in early October marking the end of an era for the historical CBD building.

History is a waiting treasure for Merv

Amateur historian Merv Hopton digs deep and the treasures he uncovers have at times turned accepted findings or beliefs on their ear.

Colonisation Through Black Eyes now available

Colonisation Through Black Eyes by Dr Kerry Blackman and Dr Lysbeth Ford tells the story of local history from an Indigenous perspective.

Gin Gin history intact as time capsule recovered

Time may be up for the Gin Gin Neighbourhood Centre, but a precious time capsule buried in the foyer of the Centre has been safely retrieved by Council.

Burnett Bridge 120 years old this week

The iconic Burnett Bridge in Bundaberg is 120 years old after being officially opened on 24 August 1900 by the Queensland Governor.
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